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White Bean and Orzo Salad with Shrimp





Yields
Makes 4 servings

 1/2 pound dried orzo pasta (1 1/4 cups)
 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 can (15 oz.) small white beans, rinsed and drained
 1/2 pound shelled cooked tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
 2 cups rinsed and halved cherry tomatoes
 1/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/3 cup lemon juice
 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  Salt
Step 1
1

In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until tender to bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain; immerse in cold water. When pasta is cool, in about 3 minutes, drain and pour into a large bowl.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir onions in oil until limp and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add to pasta along with beans, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, broth, lemon juice, mint, and parsley. Mix and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 408Calories from Fat 13
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g9%

Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 520mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 68g23%

Dietary Fiber 8.7g35%
Protein 27g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.